Alex Trebek, one of the most popular presenters on American television, dies

Alex Trebek,

one of the most popular presenters in the history of television in the United States, died this Sunday at age 80, almost a year and a half after he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, according to reports local media.

Trebek, who

announced his diagnosis in March 2019 in a message published on the social networks of that program, where he admitted that the prognosis was not very encouraging, but affirmed that he would continue working while fighting the disease.

"With sadness,

Shares that Alex Trebek died peacefully at home early in the morning, surrounded by family and friends," a program spokesperson told the media this Sunday.

The iconic presenter was the face of

, a knowledge contest, since its debut on television in 1984, and after 8,000 episodes, it held

presented by the same host.

Last September, the show celebrated 36 years of life, and Trebek published a book of his memoirs,

(

) last July.

The only time someone else hosted an episode of

It was when he exchanged his role with the host of

(

), Pat Sajak, as part of a joke the day of the Holy Innocents, which in the

US is held in April.

Jeopardy

!,

, was renewed for the 2022-2023 season, and Trebek had a contract through the 2021-2022 season.

The National Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences honored Trebek with an award for his professional career, in addition to

in the category of TV Show Host.

Additionally, he won a Peabody Award in 2011 and was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Television Hall of Fame as well as the National Broadcasting Association Hall of Fame.

Born in Greater Sudbury, Canada, Trebek had started his television and radio career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, debuting in the United States in 1973.

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